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Dad shoots up daughter's laptop over Facebook rant

Tommy Jordan of North Carolina reacts to his daughter's Facebook rant about her parents in this YouTube video.

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Angela Mulholland, CTVNews.ca

Date: Friday Feb. 10, 2012 9:34 PM ET

A North Carolina father is being hailed as a parenting hero and derided as a bully, after trying to teach his daughter a lesson by shooting up her laptop.

The daughter, it would seem, had written a long rant on Facebook about why she's sick of her parents and about how they nag her to do too many chores.

Though she had attempted to filter her post so that her parents wouldn't see the rant, her dad found it anyway.

The father, Tommy Jordan, reacted by posting a video this week on YouTube, entitled "Facebook Parenting: For the troubled teen."

The video description reads: "Maybe a few kids can take something away from this… If you're so disrespectful to your parents and yourself as to post this kind of thing on Facebook, you're deserving of some tough love. Today, my daughter is getting a dose of tough love."

In the video, Jordan, cigarette in hand, sits in a chair in a field and says the recording is dedicated to his daughter, Hannah, and "more importantly, for all her friends on Facebook who thought that her little rebellious post was cute. And for all you parents out there who think your kids don't post bad things on Facebook."

He then offers a seven-minute rant of his own, in which he reads out his daughter's Facebook tirade, and defends his parenting methods.

"I don't know how to say how disappointed I am in you and how disrespectful you were to every single adult in your life," he tells the camera.

"…So I'm going to put a stop to it. I'm going to put a stop to it right now."

Jordan then stands up and points the camera at a computer lying in a patch of dirt.

"That right there is your laptop," he says.

"This right here is my .45," he says, moving a pistol in front of the camera. He then cocks the weapon and shoots nine shots into the laptop.

He ends the video by telling his daughter that if she wants to buy a new laptop after she's finished being grounded – "whatever year that happens to be" -- she'll have to buy it herself.

"Have a good day, y'all," he says in the signoff.

The video was uploaded on Wednesday and has already had close to 2 million views.

As might be expected, the video has earned the whole gamut of responses, from those who applaud the father, to those who worry about his mental state, to those who wonder how the public takedown will mend their family relations.

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Will
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can really tell those who are good parents from those who never spanked, never gave limits and consequences, and never really cared about their kids......... At least this guy gives a damn about how his daughter will turn out. What's your excuse?

Yellow Lab
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A similar event happened to a co-worker of mine. His daughter had a rebelious rant posted on her wall. Being in control of his own emotions and her password information he opted to shut down his daughters Facebook account rather than discharge a firearm into her laptop. Control doesn't require violence folks. Use your mind Mum and Dad, you're the adults. Set the example, show proper leadership. You'll obtain the respect you desire.

WILLIAM SIEMON
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Where I live in New York State, it is illegal to shoot a firearm within a specific distance of a dwelling or home. Is there any such law applicable in the state of North Carolina?

Jan
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I think what he has done is essentially what he said his daughter did. He put on global view what the problems were within his family. This was an internal matter, not something to be shared globally. His daughter was wrong but based by his reaction - he is also at fault in this relationship. Maybe they need Nanny 911.

Dee
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Enough with the psycho bs. People are reading way too much into this. She is a spoiled, rude, disrespectful and willfull teenager who was warned by her father that he would put a bullet into her laptop if it happened again. She chose to ignore the warning and call her father's bluff. Well he called her bluff and carried out his threat. He was simply fed up and had to do something that would definately grab her attention. That's all there is to it. I would have done the same and before you judge me I will tell you that my children aged 39 and 33 and my grandchildren 14, 13 and 4 have never ever had a spanking or even had their hands slapped but they were respectful and never got into any trouble with the law or otherwise. I never yelled or screamed at them either, but I often got my point across in similar ways.

Elaine Tomkinson
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Good thing Im not his kid - the minute I turned 18 I would move out of his house and never speak to him again. She at least hid the post on Facebook - he turned it into a viral video on you-tube. What will this girl do if she runs into real problems in her life - does anyone think she will go to her Father for help? Or will she be afraid to do that? I would be very afraid of him. What kind of parent uses a gun to intimidate his child? Every teen thinks mom and dad are working them to death ...but where on earth does he think a 15 year old will get a job - when its hard to get a job anywhere for anyone? And if she does her chores does she get an allowance -- doesn't sound like it to me.. just giving kids things is not the same as having some cash in your pocket.I think those of you who agree with him should realize that if your kids are brats - its because you let them be brats...but using a gun in the process of punishing a child is way off base and downright wrong!

Facebook Hater
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I was on facebook once, But when I saw the garbage and I do mean GARBAGE on there I quit.

Old Ted
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Years ago, before there was internet, one of our children was spending all their time on the computer instead of doing their school work. After one warning, ALL the games disappeared permanently. All except one game and the educational math games. It worked. Didn't even need a gun.

big gun
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Stressed out dad, no skills to properly deal with it. But in America guns solve problems!!!!

JB in Ontario
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Respecting your elders is very important. I think it is just as important today as it was 30 years ago. I know if I had kids I would do my best to give and receive respect. It can be a cruel world but that is no reason to be disrespectful to your elders.

NAM
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He's clearly voicing the frustration that most of us parents have but what's the plan here? Terrifying your child and her friends into respectful behaviour? Unfortunately there are no easy answers but for other parents out there I'd recommend the book "Hold On To Your Kids" as a good place to start.

IdiotGuy
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Let he who is without sin cast the first 0.45 hollow-point.Okay. I�ve read all the comments and scanned the up and down thumbs. It seems that, and this is a vast generalization with some obvious exceptions, this guy�s supporters are much less articulate than his condemners. That�s not to say our �hero� is dumb, but it is fair to say he�s uneducated when it comes to people and their management. Every scientific parenting or business management study will tell you this: To respond in-kind to an insulting insubordination is a backhanded acceptance of that behaviour and will only serve to perpetuate its future use. The correct way is not �to reason�, either, as many have suggested. Reason will be ignored by the angry. The correct response is to dispassionately remove privileges, explain actions, and set even more dire consequences for future infractions. That is, of course, if it is even a battle worth fighting. Then, after some time has gone by and tempers have cooled, a rational discussion of the offences may occur. This will help mend the relationship.Yes, she was wrong, too. But, as father he had the fiduciary responsibility to demonstrate what was right, and he didn�t. I hope this settles matters.

Annie
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I found this piece to be inventive, humorous and relevant. People who haven't raised kids really shouldn't be commenting. They simply haven't "been there".

Rick
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Good for him for publicly calling her on her snot nosed, self absorbed, self entitled attitude. Like him, I too would have a hard time keeping my composure with that much anger inside. The only difference from my household is that she would also come home to find all her belongings on the front steps and the locks changed.

PMM
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Way to go buddy! It's nice to see parents discipling the little brats that our children become! Was this harsh? Hell no! She wants to play the poor poor me pity party, to bad! Awesome job!

Prof. Pye Chartt
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Nothing that some intensive professional therapy and loving familial discourse can't help. (Dealing with parental anger in a public forum is a bright red flag.)

Homer J
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OO Buck 12 gauge would have been better to watch......good ole southern teachin 'em a lesson...ya haw

Cee
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That's not parenting. That's a temper tantrum tit-for-tat hissy fit.

spencer
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Sorry Guy.....you missed the boat on parenting.It started wayyyyy before now. You need to start the respect idea at a young age, and teach them the aspect of risk/reward, and how it relates to life.Once they grasp that, they become accountable for their own actions and grow up as resposible adults. There will be times they need a little coaching, but that needs to done with respect.AS they grow they see the differences with the kids that come from homes where the rules are lax, and the kids get away with a lot more. But they see that the kids are only fooling themselves.

Cyn
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Everyone is so focused on his use of a gun that no one is wondering if his daughter's plotting suicide because this went out to several million people already - including her friends. Think about what it's going to be like going to school with her the next day. She'll never live that down. Family problems don't belong on FB and he's doing exactly what he's punishing her for....

Maryse
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Frankly, i think the father is worst than his daughter. I think he should start listening to what she has to say. I think he isquite disrespectful towards his daughter knowing that she is doing everything she needs to do to maybe graduate one day. I think they should let up and start to try to understand where she comes from instead of trying to rule over her all the time. I say grow dumb ass cause that's certainly not the way that she will respect, i sure wouldn't. Iff she's the way she is its that you showed it to her, like you say if it only take 3 minutes to sweep the floor i don't see how come you didn't do it before she came home from school. Hello??????

stephen
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Its funny how lazy and entitled teenagers are these days. Actually we are in the second generation of lazy, entitled and completely selfish people. Many of these posts are difficult to read because the tone of them is very similar to the letter written by the girl. If you are a parent and are whining about his methods, then take a good look in the mirror and wipe the indignant look of your face and feel sad that someone didn't give you the same lesson in tough love. It works. Nothing else seems to these days. Heaven forbid a parent takes a stand anymore. He doesn't need emotional or family counselling, he is responding to his idiot daughter in a way that will impact her. Way to go.

Dad in Regina
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Overboard, yes. But the daughter made him do it. Unless you are a parent, you won't understand how easy it is for today's kids, and even yesterday's kids, to drive their parents up the wall. More now, than ever before. I was a kid, I am a parent. I endorse this message.

Ben
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I love all of these comments about "rednecks" and "backwards hicks" and how "those gunshots were meant for her". I think the portrait that man of you are attempting to paint is feeble at absolute best. While I agree with one poster who suggested donating the laptop would have a been a better solution, this guy appeared restrained, controlled, and a far more capable parent than most of those posters who think he's nothing more than a redneck.

Greg M
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Way to go Dad! You are a hero.

Twonshipper
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I guess he has taken the motto, The right to bare arms to another level. I am curious as to why he felt the need to shoot the laptop as opposed to using a hammer, for example. I suspect he likes the dramatics. The shock value. My question is, but who for? To bad we can't see the epilogue to this fine illustration of parental intervention. I again suspect it ends with more yelling and empty threats. She can only behave by example which has been clearly proven.

Gary
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Totally epic. Some miss the point here let me use a partial quote from a movie that sums it up for me as a parent when my kids think that I somehow OWE them something and they dont have to have responsibilities and accountability.."You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a someone who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way. Either way, I don't give a damn what you THINK you are entitled to."All of this is paraphrased of course. My parent childe relationship just like my parents was with me is not a negotiation and definetly not a democracy. Live with it. OH and on another note. All of my children are successful and/or are honor roll students.

stephane
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There seems too be to many kids nowadays like this mans daughter, disrespectful and lazy, I don't know how they got to be this way, too much technology video games iPods? not enough physical activity so all that built up energy turns them to being agitated easily.

Erica
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I just thought that this dad has done something to finally make a point to his daughter that she is not able to control everything and I have to say I agree with him completely. Teens now a day are rude and disrespectful all the time. Finally this parent is putting his foot down and not letting his child away with everything. I hate walking into a store and having children running around and screaming while the parent stands there and says nothing, or just says �now Sam, don�t be rude.� Let me tell you I knew not to do that as a child and so do my kids. Good for you Dad!!!!

Joe Smith
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To me this seems like a pretty simple issue. His daughter ranted about him on Facebook, but he responded by doing the exact same thing, albeit for many more people to see than she did. It is hard to see how the father can justify telling his daughter not to do something like that if his repercussion is to do the same thing-not to say that she was right for what she did, but that the father is clearly not leading by example. If the goal of parenting is to parent out of love for your child, I do not think that any one could say this is evident in this video, but instead that he is doing this out of frustration and anger. What's more, a punishment should have the effect of teaching a child how to act in the future, and the only thing this will do is make his daughter resent him even more. Even if it is not on Facebook, his daughter will undoubtedly continue to say bad things about him, in all likelihood more than she did before.

GRUMPY OL MAN
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Now, that's some good old fashion disapline.

The only thing I didn't like about it was the fact that he was smok'n. Bad example.

As far as the blasting the laptop for the world to see, reminds me of my pappy blastin out the tires of my Studebaker when I came home late from curfew!

YEEHEEHEE...here's one to show the grandkiddies 15 years from now....YEEEHEEEHEE!!

dbrntt4786
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dad is a parenting hero ..you go dad im gonna have to keep your video in mind when my girls hit teenage years

Perry
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I don't have a problem with this at all. He seems like an educated & responsible parent pushed to the edge by a new age entitled teenager. Whether it was his 45, a lumberjacks axe, a baseball players bat, or a construction guys sledge hammer, the laptop had to go with the same effect that her ridiculous rant was staged against her parents & their house helper. Hopefully, she will understand how hurtful her actions are, and this will open up a dialog where she actually begins to understand her responsibilities as an emerging adult. I applaud his effort to teach her with tough love now, so that she may understand that as an adult, with greater freedoms, come even greater responsibilities. There are far too many young adults now, that still don't understand this.

Jen
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A number of posters seem to be suggesting that this man's stuttering is a sign of his 'emotional instability'. Regardless of whether or not you agree with his views, and trust me, I have some reservations, I would suggest to posters voicing this view that you do a little research on stuttering. And then perhaps form an EDUCATED opinion.

Tammee
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Ok, I admit this girl's rant was ridiculous and insulting, particularly because she posted this on facebook. HOWEVER, please realise that not all teenagers are like this. The amount of ageism that goes on against young people is ridiculous. I'm 22 years old, have done multiple volunteer positions the past 3 years to apply for potential graduate work, work 2 p/t jobs along with my f/t job, had an A- GPA. I am offended whenever I see comments saying all young people or teenagers are lazy. It makes me laugh sometimes considering I'm sure that the majority of YOUR parents have probably said that about you back in the 70's with all of the drug use going on. Sure, some kids deserve that label but not all do. Just like not all of YOU were deserving of that label back in the 70's. Think before you speak because belittling an entire generation of kids that will have to take care of all of the ageing babyboomers is not the best idea. Maybe a lot of kids are brats. Sure. But at the same time...who is responsible for those brats? Parents. Take some responsibility, just like you're telling the kids to take more responsbility. It takes 2 to tango.

hanley
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At some point, we as parents must exercise our rights to raise respectful kids. Just think - the kids who are not taught respect and don't have any rules or family to answer to - often are the very ones who cause the rest of society headaches and heartbreak later on. This girl was apparently warned about cussing out her parents on FB. Her response was to Do It Again! Yes, her dad 'could' have just taken the laptop away but that is mild and she doesn't sound like a girl who responds to 'mild' discipline. He just insured that giving the laptop back with not an option. Though a little wild in his solution - I have to applaud him.

Mother of 3
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If more parents weren't afraind to discipline there children and exercise tough love, maybe we wouldn't have so many disrespectful children growing up to be stupid ignorant adults.

KLT
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This dad obviously did not do this for his daughter but just for some need of his own to get his 15 minutes of fame and see how many people he can get to respond to his actions. He SHOT her laptop to pieces, so how exactly is his daughter to see this video and what he had to say??? If that is he even actually has a daughter and this is not some sick hoax.

Neil
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The whole country is behind you Tommy & furthermore we support your nomination for President of these United States!! If you start a fan club, post the link for all us parents out here being held hostage by their kids incessant need for brand named electronic garbage to compete with all their freinds while we work 80 hrs a week to pay for them.

J Tron
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Not my style of parenting, speaking as the father of five grown girls. You certainly have the right to express disappointment in your daughter's behavior and to discipline her. Tough love is OK by me but macho, violent retribution just diminishes your status as parent and father ,in my opinion. Remember that you are the adult in this situation. I think that it�s fair to deny computer privileges to your daughter. There are plenty of ways to accomplish this short of juvenile behavior on your part, not to mention wasting expensive ammo. Now that this is over, don't forget to love one another.

stevo
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I laugh at the postings that argue that shooting the laptop is somehow a threat against his daughter. If he had run over the laptop with his pickup (I'm assuming he owns at least one pickup), or threw it in the local swimmin' hole or stomped on it with his cowboy boots there would be no complaints.

Tanya
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I totally agree with the dad, and I am sure he felt better after getting out his frustration at the laptop. I am sure the daughter will never try anything like that again.

Lawrence Black
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I loved this video, much props to The Dad, loved when he put one in for the mom although i would have used a sledgehammer instead of a gun, At 15 she should know better, cleaning ladies only come in once a week not everyday, the dad is not wrong.Sometime to get the message loud and clear it's got to be somethig serious

Sam C
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Good for him! Yeah, to our Canadian sensibilities using a gun to fire 9 slugs into the laptop might seem a bit harsh. But what if he'd just taken a sledge hammer to it, instead? When you listen to his "rant" you hear that this wasn't the first incident with her, and it seems that she's been given several previous chances. As for her chores, all I can say is "Duh!" Sweep the floor, wipe the counter, empty the dishwasher and make your bed... doesn't sound like slavery to me.

Have a brain!
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This family seriously needs some counselling. Those who do not think that they do, are probably disfunctional too.

Snake
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I would of used a Shotgun!....Dad of the Year!

Prof. Pye Chartt
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As a parent, part of me certainly appreciates his disappointment and disgust and, thus, loves it. However, the other part of me wonders whether overtly publicizing your familial "dysfunction" (obviously a lot of anger exists here) and exercising discipline over the internet constitutes wise and fruitful parenting. Depending on the relationship, nature of the players, and specific circumstances, a teenage son or daughter can turn and go in an unwanted direction that becomes your worst nightmare. (Kids can often dish it out, but, seldom are able to "take it" like their adult counterparts.) Best of luck to them.

Elizabeth
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The sad thing some kids are using face book to gossip some kids have killed them self over it, yes I think it need to be supervise.

destinee52
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Wow, couldn't he just have taken the laptop away or something like that... just had to use a gun... geeze... I always thought words were stronger than anything in this world!!!!!!!!

Seagullflysky
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I don't agree with the use of violence and destruction of property by the father of his teenaged daughter.. Also, why is this man worried about what people on Facebook think? I just think this situation could have been dealt with in a more positive manner. His actions promote fear and violence by his use of a gun to deal with his daughter's behavior. Troubling.

ken
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Love it, love it. One father who actually stood up to be the parent our parents were. I salute you Mr. Jordan. This generation of kids are very disrespectful and thinks everything should be handed to them.

Crystal
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Serious communication breakdown in this family. Shooting your child's computer as a form of discipline? Two thumbs down.

George from Brandon
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Why do people these days feel the need to tell the whole world about their family problems? What happened to private discretion? First, his daughter humiliates her parents on Facebook. So, Instead of dealing with his daughter privately, the father decides to punish her by humiliating her in front of over 2 million people around the world on Youtube? How childish. At least his daughter actually is a child. What's his excuse?

Bruce McGlory
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Someone needs to call Canada's version of CPS immediately. This man should clearly not be anywhere near children. He clearly needs therapy, medication and possibly a padded room. My heart goes out to the girl.

lindamtl
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Wow! This is a very powerful video! I see how upset the father is even doing this. Like he said, his daughter had been warned in the past about the same thing.Maybe the daughter is crying out for attention in the wrong way; so I truly hope this blended family gets some type of professional help to resolve the issues. I hope this sends a positive message to everyone on facebook when posting hurtful words to NOT do so.I think he did what so many parents fantasize about ! Double Wow!!!

what about bob
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What an ass!! This Father is an absolute putz! Your daughter was probably spot on in her complaints. The days are over whwn children must worship their ALMIGHTY parents.

kristinc
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What a great, big, strong, clever man you are, picking on a child who is legally under your power. You sure showed her. I bet you're very proud.

I want to reiterate that it is not okay to be treated like this girl has been treated. It is not okay. And no child or teenager should feel the slightest bit bad about feeling rage and loathing for someone who so obviously bullies and takes joy in it. I hope she gets far away as fast as she can.

Papaii
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GOD Bless you my man and I too have kids that have decided that they have chosen to kick me out of their lives and what is worse, my daughter has a son that was just born and she is keeping him from me. Both of my kids are what you would call adults, well out the teen years. I pray every day that our LORD keeps them safe and well. Oh well I hope yours get's it's act together, for to loose a parent or a grandparent while you both are alive is a terrible thing to have happen. GOD Bless you my man.

Derek Maldonado
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Hay i think this dads right im 14 and i kinda hate my chores but i respect there disitions cause i don't want to get in troble i gave this 3 slow claps at the end after i watched it but really hes not trowing a hissy fit just tired of his daughter just being disrespectful and ya i somethimes dis my parent's but not that bad that they dont get mad enoth so all im saying is the dad's right i have parents that make me do stuff but i do them so girl shut up and show some respect but i kind of thought shootingthe laptop was to far when ya shot it more than 2 times but it was funny since it didin't happen to and ya i rebel some times okay alot and really the luara (the cleaning lady) is there to clean but not all of your stuff so all the people that say im stupid for posting this think of this for a long time and think about one time that you did something bad and relate that to this

Y Generation
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Maybe if there were more chores and these kids had to earn their materialistic things they wouldn't be the out of control "Me Generation" that they are. They lack respect, morals and just plain decency, never mind common sense. They are self serving, rude, undisciplined and the way they write and speak-- uneducated as well! Try running a business when this is what you are forced to hire..better off shutting the doors. Parents are too busy trying to keep up with the Jones' to raise their own kids.. expecting teachers to do the job. It is not the teachers job to instill work ethic or morals.. Everyone needs to re-evaluate what is important.. If it's a new car/tv/ect. than don't have kids. This father in the video should be applauded!

Just a commoner
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You people have never 'vented' about relatives?

Deebo
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what's with all the bleeding hearts? the kid is an utter ingrate, her dad buy her a laptop, then invested additional time and money into upgrading it for her only to find out she's using it to run her mouth. anyone ever heard don't bite the hand that feeds? if that was a private thought it shouldn't have been posted on a social network. this is no different than if she was sitting in her room with a group of friends running her mouth and was overheard by her dad. and while he could've done other things with the computer destroying it sent a stronger message. like he said, if she wants to be ungrateful for what she's been provided with then she can go out and get it herself.

kelley
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Yay Parents!!!!

spasticus
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hahahaaaa that was awesome I can't stop laughing I hope the young lady is the laughing stock of her school it would serve her right. My own kid a 24 yr old son acts much the same way refuses to get a job and thinks we are here to serve him. NOT. I refuse to do anything for him and have done so for a long time however i will not put him out on the street. After watching this video i went to the garage and took a hammer ( I don't own a 45 ) to his laptop, cel phone and mp3 player and then put all the pieces on his bed with a note encouraging him to do something with his life or at the very least get a job. He is gonna be pi$$ed at me for a long time but hopefully he gets the message

young Vs. Old
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yes, act as she acts,show "your"maturity. i kinda loathe adults like this,who create new problems or just let fester old ones. chronic confrontation is the only answer(calm and reasonable ones) not scream and "command" your one way view until they will not interact with u or just plain exclude you from their lives. Adults with an introverted point of view will say things which have already been said here, and it is these adults who deserve to be exposed for what they are not growing immature 'stupid' kids. If all an adult knows how to do is be loud violent and stupid then yes agree with him, but then look at what happens when SHE has the power.....snap!

Leslie
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Absolutely disturbing. What is even more disturbing is the amount of kudos this guy is getting. Wonder what he will do when she uses a friends computer to post her own video.

Adam
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If he's such a great dad, why was his daughter posting disrespectful comments about him on facebook? Don't you think it's this extreme behaviour that is driving his daughter to hate him so much? She hid the comment, so there is fear (not surprised) but no respect.Post disrespectful comments, watch dad destroy a gift given to you. Such a great role model.

Chris
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Are you kidding me talk about over reacting! What kid hasn't complained about their parents! Isn't that why girls have diaries? Lord help him if anything significant happens in their lives... If all he has to worry about is his 16 yr old daughter complaining. She could be doing a lot worse! All he is doing is pushing her away so that if she ever has a problem she would never come to him. I also find it quite funny that he is allowed to go on line and make a fool of himself and disrespect his daughter on Facebook but SHE is not allowed! Lead by example, you fool!

Paula
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Good 4 u Dad.....I would of done the same thing....the kids in this generation have no respect and they need to go back in our day and age and see how we were brought up. Hopefully, parents take knowledge of the situation and put a stop to it.

Bill
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He did exactly what I would expect a teenager to do. A father, maybe. A Dad, not in a million years.Perhaps he should sit with his daughter and try to understand why she is so angry in the first place. Maybe, just maybe, her frustration isn't with housework, rather her inability to speak to her parents.It's easy to find a good child doing good things. In order to find a good child doing bad things, that requires a bad parent.

Jan
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I think what the dad did is no better than what she did. Was she disrespectful? Yes. But so was he. People who are complaining about Facebook or that she used it as a medium yo vent about her frustrations with her parents look at this: the dad then not only spoke poorly about her, but also used a form of social media to spread it (YouTube). The act of shooting the laptop seems to give some people a laugh but I personally dong think it I'd very funny. There are better and less violent ways to give the girl the same message.

Jennifer T.
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I whole-heartedly agree with him. Having chores is something that everyone should do. and really? he's being emotionally abusive? what about her saying the 'f' word in every other sentence when she's bitching about her mother or her father or her brother? THAT isn't emotionally abusive? he never once cursed about her. She brought it on herself, and she should have to face the consequences. She set out to embarass and shame her family, and their honor. It's only fair that she should reap the benefits of that, right? I mean, she did set out with malice and premeditation. She had to know her father could look at it. She was obviously hoping for some response, and she got one. Just probably not the one that she wanted. She probably thought her parents would feel sorry for her and pity her and everything else. She doesn't have a job, she has CHORES around the house. I'd say that's a fair exchange for them providing her with that really nice laptop that's now full of lead. He bought it, so he's entitled to do whatever he wants with it. I, personally, would've also done it with her cellphone.

John Lethbridge
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Is it just an odd coincidence that the other parent-going-too-far story today was about Kim Walker shooting his daughter's boyfriend? As far as the girl goes, I've probably thought some of those things about my parents when I was her age, but would never have been stupid enough to voice that opinion or post this kind of slander. My dad, while less tech savy, would no doubt have reacted in similar fashion, regardless who bought the laptop. I say if the girl is smart (er, or can at least get off her lazy @$$), she would auction the laptop off on ebay. With 2 million hits, somebody will want it...

Allan
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Now I call that - "Parenting On-Line" Something that all teenies get. That was absolutely AWESOME!

Sam
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How sad. This family needs some help. It seems everyone is abusing everyone here. Why didn't the dad just take the laptop away for good.., problem solved. He should not have lowered himself to his child's level of thinking ..., he should have shown more control and sought help.

SB
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Also, the part of the youtube video I find most interesting is when the father, upon finding the facebook rant, seems incredulous as he says to his daughter :"hey, I work in IT, didn't you think I would find the facebook rant? Exactly right, genius. There's a pretty good chance she knew damn well you'd find the "rant" she posted. Which likely means she WANTED you to find it. Seems like the classic cry for attention-- or cry for help. (And if this was a plugged in parent-- in any way shape or form-- the facebook rant would likely not have been necessary). Real intuitive, this parent, I can tell.

Stargod
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Awesome, and am I ever glad to read there is another around, just like me. We are a single parent family living offshore in the Caribbean and my daughter, 10 years old, is the little mother in our family as her Grandmother was in her immediate family, she has to, good cleaning staff are hard to find. She has to learn so if she goes to school in Canada when 18 or so, she will be able to live on her own or with a roommate and know how to organize things. If she does not do her chores she loses computer privileges cuz I pull the wifi and it stays in my pocket till she comes off punishment (my beautiful daughter quite often will do what she wants first and the necessary has to wait). So I live the problems with my child and treat them with soft to extreme discipline on a daily basis, which I hope will stop the rebellions of the future Therefore, kudos to the father with the pistol, but may he never have to shoot up another lap top and may his daughter learn respect remembering who has given her such a good life so far. May she learn her little sacrifices are making it possible for her parents to provide her with those extras like a laptop !

WSV
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Unfortunately what he just did is demonstrate to public welfare services that he has emotional, rage issues and is a risk to his child; this is clear in the times he stutters on the video. Normal people do not respond in kind, to the bad behaviour of their children. They are supposed to exercise more maturity than a child twenty or thirty years their junior instead of resorting to 'their level'. He is so concerned about all the money and other expenses he has paid for in her upbringing and then goes on to destroy what is in essence, his own property as she is legally underage to own property in the eyes of the law. Raising a child costs money, this is no surprise.What he doesn't want to recognize that as a 15 year girl, she is an idiot. She is immature, selfish, demanding, condescending, disrespectful etc. but at the same time, her behaviour is not out of the norm for her stage of psychological development and this needs to be recognized. This situation is not about whether she is rebellious or refuses to do her daily chores, it is about what is going on in that family dynamic that caused her to post a rant on FB instead of going to her parents and expressing herself to them directly. There are obviously trust and communication issues that need to be worked out between the child and her family, particularly her father. Resorting to violent acts, which go beyond the scope of corporal punishment, have no place in the home. Taking the laptop away, having a reasonable conversation with the child, giving her a sense of empowerment (not entitlement) and having her recognize the importance of respect between family members will go a long way towards restoring this relationship.

Pat NM
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I haven't seen the video I can't watch it at work. But it is nice to see a parent stand up and not be bullied by their children. I teach in a public school and hear things all the time about how some student slapped his mother, dared their parents to call cyfd, got drunk and mom can't do anything about it. Well yes you can. As a teacher /I have been called every name in the book for simply enforcing school rules about dress. electronics. assigning homework or socially accepted behavior. I hope everybody watches the video so they can see that yes we do have power. We have to provide a roof over their heads, clothing, and food. There is no law that says I have to provide my child with a computer, cell phone, game system, or car. It is about time we all banned together and quit being controlled by the media that controls our childrens thinking. Turn off the music if it is loud, erase the offensive stuff, don't let it into your house. The children do not have the right to listen to things you say they can't listen to. You can be legally held responsible for their behavior and unless you like paying fines, baling them out of jail and repairing damage done to property get control. Put your foot down. If it lands on a few toes so be it. Mother of 5 grandmother of 8

LA Sweeney
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If you want to raise your kid like this, fine. No one wants to have spoiled brats for kids. But remember, for every reprimand or punishment, or lecture you give- give two praises. Even if it's just to tell your child you love them, and love having them around. If you live by that motto you may just safely raise a kid that will have a good attitude, work hard, and feel loved and give love at the same time. Also, don't publicly humiliate your child. They will just end up hating you. Do you really think the daughter is humbled and appreciative, now that he did this? nope. She's doing what she's suppose to do, but so angry and hurt on the inside because any opinion she has doesn't matter or he will do something to hurt her as a person again.

freezing fog
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aaahhhhh...yes his reaction was that of a 15-year old.grow up dad!...and most adults who are totally introverted...like most here.

harvey
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i understand him. He didn't hurt his baby girl just her laptop that he paid for!!!!!!!!!! I see shes 15 and it sound like this is tough love, thats about it!

Michelle-Mom of 2
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My new hero!!! Teach them a lesson, new age call for new parenting!

Sydnee in AB
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I understand where this Dad is coming from and am happy that a parent has taken a stand. I'm 18 years old and I am EXTREMELY grateful for everything my parents have taught and given me. The greatest gift that my parents have ever given me is my VALUES and WORK ETHIC. To work hard and do a good job for what I have and to save money for what I would like to buy. I still remember when I was 12ish complaining about doing chores to my dad, and he took me aside and reasoned with me that one day I would have my own house to take care of and that I needed these skills.I am tired of seeing kids of my generation being lazy bums that complain if they have to do something that they don't want to do. Fine, but don't expect favours and your parents to give you rides to go out with friends. That takes time and effort on their part. All they try to do is instill good values and life skills into us so that we can take care of ourselves. Look at it as them giving you more freedom... but with new found freedom comes RESPONSIBILITY. So to those kids who think they deserve everything and think life is so bad that they want to move out... it becomes a whole different ball game the day you turn 18. You are legally an adult and your parents could kick you out because they are no longer legally responsible for you. If you have no life skills, then the best of luck to you in trying to make it in life.

David
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This was classic. Man, I know you were pissed,but you should have sold the lap-top and got some cash out of it. That being said, I guess you made your point.

Winny
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If he did anything other than SHOOT the laptop, we wouldnt even be discussing this right now.
Good Job

DREW
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So wait a second, she did the chores you asked her too...

You're just angry about her complaining about it?

And your mature response was to shoot the laptop with your gun.

I feel I'm missing something. Then again, I don't have kids...

Wayne Powers
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This was the best. I wish there was more parents like this guy.These kids now a days think they deserve anything and everything.
My hat off to this guy.More "foots up the butt" is the way to go. Parents should be parents.
Pal...your next beer is on me.......

Thanks WP

P.S. showed my 14 yr old...hopefully woke her up

Anna Wilson
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My answer to the question this video is asking, which is "Was this parent's Facebook parenting too harsh?"...I believe that children need firm boundaries in place in order to guide them into becoming respectful and loving beings. Although sometimes, parents may find themselves resorting to extreme measures (due to perhaps a lack of effective parenting skills), I believe that this parent used the internet to get a very strong point across to his daughter. I also believe that this video is a great example of what placing boundaries looks like...mind you, I would not have destroyed the laptop like this parent did, but would of rather had choosen to sell it instead...Kudos to you Mr. Parent of Troubled Teen! ?

Tim
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Wow, I wonder where the tradition of teens being rebellious came from... seems everyone older than 40 were "respectful hardworking and courteous teens", I bet none of you ever broke the rules, nope, never. As for making mistakes? That's for the 'spoiled' kids! It's my belief that the current "Me" generation have invented time travel, and it was them hot rodding down suburban streets in the 50's, it was them becoming greasers and hippies, they were the flappers and every bottle of alcohol taken from a parent's liquor cabinet, every curfew broken and every house party thrown while the 'adults' are out of town were all result of time-traveling teens from the present. Right?

Goldens
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And the idoits up here won't let us carry a 45.

Pattipage
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This man is a psychopath and I fear for his daughter.The gunshots are meant for her!

JimmyK
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Dear .45 dad,//////////Respect Is earned....not bestowed. Earning respect from your child does not include going mythbusters on her laptop. You were angry...understandable. She was angry when she wrote that rant on facebook. By the looks of things...both of you need to learn to calmly figure out what you're going to say, write, do before venting. She's now inherited a reputation as a "lazy, disrespectful, whiner" and you have earned one as "a short-fused, gun-toting, whack-job."

Jay
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Best way is to get your child to login to facebook. Then you take over and change their password. that way they can't access it anywhere else.. Mind you, most kids have 2 accounts.

The self entitlement era
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A bit harsh.... Yes but from a parent who has raised a similar teenage daughter I can see his frustration... This obviously was the last straw of many other issues.

PeterWills
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Can't keep track of how many bullets are left in the gun; this can't be good. And hollow-point bullets are designed to kill by fragmenting and are illegal in most jurisdictions. No wonder his daughter is a jerk, she comes by it honestly.

Mom 3
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Wow, I had to think about this one for a while. I still don't know how I feel about it. I am a mom of 3 pre teen sons. I know there is stuff to come, but how would I deal with this kind of situation?...Hard to say, they probably both got what they deserved. She went public with her rant, so did he......one thing I know that they didn't count to 10 before both of them posted their point of view. I know all to well how hard it is to raise good, respectful kids these days, but the parents aren't always there neither. I think that we the parents are a little too removed from the kids everyday life, you know "stupid little things". Most of us center on the kids behaviours after something happens, but do very little to make sure this kind of thing doesnt happen,.....I know, I know peer pressure....all of that was there when I was growing up, but arguing with my parents was not even an option, did I respect them all the time....well NO, but as the hormones settled again I was able to see the clear picture. Teenagers are mostly self centered, they want to find their own ME, that's why it becomes a battlefield at home. I just hope this family can talk it all out and try to understand each other just a little.......that's my wish for them. And I will try to remember this story as my sons enter full time teenagehood.

Adam In Ottawa
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Aside from the bleeding heart comments from SAM and Liberationist, I think it is about time a parent like this has stood up to these self-absorbed kids. Kids today have no respect for anyone, not even themselves in most cases, and it usually starts with the parenting. If more were like this guy, we might not have a world full of disrespectful idiots. We just might have a stable society for once, but I know I am living in a dream world thinking that is ever going to happen. In closing I would just like to say, well done sir, you have made many happy by your parenting ways. I wish you the best in making your daughter straighten out and fly right!

Lisa
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Every single person who disagreed with what this man did is quite likely the proud owner of one or more spoiled self-entitled little trolls whom they probably think are just wonderful. Unfortunately, we have to live in the same world as your spoiled, stupid, self-entitled little trolls, and we'd really rather not. What he did was extreme, absolutely, but please let us not forget the part where he'd tried less extreme measures before this. He grounded the kid for three freaking months, and she learned exactly nothing from it. Don't act like this was something he just did out of the blue. It was a last resort. She not only insulted her father in a public forum, she also blatantly lied to everyone on her facebook account. Instead of losing his temper and beating the crap out of the kid like so many might have done, he chose a punishment that would leave a lasting impression on a kid who was clearly unchanged by THREE MONTHS of being grounded. Get a clue, people.

MissM
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What a great move. As far as facebook is concerned it gives this young girl and so many others the opportunity to destroy the charater of her parents, family and friends. I know that peoples reputations can be destroyed in a family because of postings by young people. They think everyone should know their business. It makes people who have absolutely no clue about what is going on look bad and have little or no chance to defend themselves. Perceptions of what someone might have said and being passed on can ruin a persons relationship in a family because of one persons posts. This social media does more damage than people are willing to admit. Their children are becoming warped and the adults are just as bad today. Posting everything about their marriages, children and their life. They need to get a real life.

C.love
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@Liberationalist, why should he be jailed for emotional abuse? The only thing this man did wrong was destroy a very good laptop that he could have donated to someone else, but since it is his property who am i to judge. Children walk around with this sense of entitlement, lack of respect to adults and property because of people like you who are quick to put parents in jail for parenting.

Steve O
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What a goof, he seriously needs help.

Darn Tootin'
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I am very disappointed in today's lazy teens... good for that dad for taking a stand! I feel bad for parents - how can they parent their kids when the kids think they're entitled to everything without lifting a finger or take everything they have for granted? A parent can't discipline their child without school and authorities stepping in, so they get away with whatever they want. I was disciplined (punished, had things taken away, and yes occasionally smacked on the butt) and I turned out ok, so did most people of my generation (I was born in the 70's). I can appreciate how this dad felt, like nothing is good enough for his spoiled, selfish brat of a daughter, how hurt he must be feeling because after all he does for her, he probably doesn't even get a "thanks dad" because she feels like it's her right to be a pampered little idiot, ranting and complaining on Facebook like a coward. She probably makes "duck face" in pics too... hope dad takes away her camera. Kudos for you dad, while your methods were probably a little harsh (a gun? really??), I commend you for taking action. More parents should stand up to their spoiled brats. I mean, these teens are our future leaders, and the way things are looking, it terrifies me that these lazy jerks be making decisions for us some day...

shame on you, troubled Dad
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THIS IS NOT THE WAY TO PARENT A TEENAGER. The only thing that you've accomplished here is teaching your daughter that violent actions are a justified means for punishment. With that aside, you are publicly humiliating your daughter(and yourself) on the world wide web. It is unfortunate that there are so few good fathers in the world that have a respectful, loving relationship with their daughters. It is true that your daughter was disrespectful and should be punished, but where do you think she learned that disrespect from? If you don't respect your daughter, she will not respect you. Your relationship with your daughter is more important than money spent on a laptop.

SB
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This is considered good parenting? Sorry, but kids do not grow up in a vaccuum, or a bubble, or any other secluded metaphor that comes to mind. If your kid is rude, spoiled, ungrateful, disrespectful, undisciplined, lazy and (clearly) unwilling to voice their concerns--petty or otherwise-- to you directly, perhaps as a parent you should take some time to look in the mirror to evaluate what part you played in fueling this type of behaviour to come about as it did. Humiliation is not now-- nor has it ever been--a good method of discipline.

Paul
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Well done Dad....well done.

InAwe
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That's the way......the Good Ole USA Way.....reach for a gun and shoot the crap out of whatever is bothering ya! Well Done! (It's in the Constitution, right?) Note: Sarcasm intended.

devils advocate
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The only thing that is abundantly clear from this whole episode is that both daddy and daughter have massive issues communicating with one another and are both fairly immature if mutual ranting and grandstanding to a web based audience (including gunfire) are the only tools in their personal interaction repertoire. Parents get frustrated with kids, kids get frustrated with parents a highly normal parenting situation. It has to be dealt with but I'm pretty sure both dad and daughter missed the mark somewhere in their relationship. Daughter's behaviour is much more standard textbook teen 'tude stuff that every kid does at some point but one must hope/assume that this was not her first teen tangle with her dad (total game changer if this is dad's reaction to a basically good kid acting out publicly one time). Daddy's reaction, however, is frankly a little scary and certainly not something every parent would do but I don't know the guy or the girl or the whole situation so as long as he didn't shoot her or her pet or do something violent and psychotic I'm not ready to judge him too harshly either. They'll need to work things out between them eventually or like many other troubled parent/child relationships it will end in acrimony and estrangement once the child is no longer dependent on the parent.

wstrncehnehdeh in SK
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Now that's a real father! Hero in my books.

Brian
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Wow..... I am really fighting back the comments about Americans and there guns. I don't have any kids but I am pretty sure there are much more civil ways to discipline your children then embarrassing them on the internet..... wait, he just embarrassed himself and his family. I just lost that much more respect for our southern neighbors.

GRB
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Good Move Dad .

barterb
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The only thing this guy has done is cement his relationship with his daughter. He comes across as a controlling egomaniac that needs anger management. Although I don't agree with the kid's rant on Facebook where everybody in the free world can see it he only succeeded in lowering himself to a 15 year old temper tantrum himself.

Al
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Way to go Dad !!!!

DM Rockyview
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What sounds more probable? A teenage girl who overreacts to her parents chore guidelines, or a Father that demands strict obedience from his children? Maybe it's a combination of the two, but I'm leaning more towards the outrageous tendencies of the father.

Destroying someone's property as a means of teaching someone a lesson in 'respect' isn't constructive. At all. In fact, it teaches the child the exact opposite of respect and moral decency.

The 'eye for an eye' mentality is all too common in the Conservative US. This man has simply taken it to new extremes and turned it into a publicity stunt.

Here's a thought; if your daughter is so distraught over your parenting techniques, perhaps a bit of private dialogue should be your first avenue of resolve. Taking her computer away and shooting 9 holes through it is bizarre and serves no purpose other than to instill a sense of fear and loss into her mind. It's destructive for the household and certainly destructive for the long term condition of their parent/child relationship.

Absolutely shameful by all definitions.

ML
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From parents that should have done this same thing with our daughter, a long time ago, we salute you sir. Every mother and father should be mandated to watch this video.

KUDOS.....

Diana
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I applaud the father, and I think more parents need to do things like that. We are raising a generation of selfish, self absorbed, disrespectful children. My kids weren't allowed to have electronics, let alone in thier rooms, unsupervised. Kudos to the Dad.

I kinda of understand
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Before seeing the video, I understand the father of doing such time. Teens in our ages of time Do do stupid stuff, have pretty much non respect for their family and never say thank you. I am in my thirthies, still young, not same era, but when I was young, that age, my brother and sister were not the same. I had to work by my own at 16 to get what I want (i.e. Grad picture, drivers license...etc).but what that daughther did online to others. There is no reason for that and she had to learn from it one way or the other. I would not shot a laptop, but would have confiscated at least.then, after viewing the video. If the chores were true. I beleive they did went a little bit too far by sweeping, cleaning, emptying dishes. * I would not mind every week or week-end (1 time) to do that, I WAS beleive me and it did not take me 1 minutes. but a list of chores to do in a week may be, not every day.I am not sure what you do in your living, or your wifes do, but if like she said, you have a cleaning lady, or lady with a purpose, she should have done some of it every day.They both were wrong in their doing. I just hope they still love each other.

Good for Dad
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Absolutely perfect ! Loved it ! Kids are so spoiled today and have access to all sorts of electronic media that this kind of crap goes on all the time. I refuse to have a facebook account so I tell my kids they can write whatever they want because I'll never read it. Couldn't care less. This facebook garbage is just another way of driving a wedge through society. People post all sorts of garbage without a second thought as to how it will effect other people. Instead of facebook it should be could Faceless Coward Network. Personal relationships are suffering more and more from crap like this. People don't know how to talk to other people face to face in person anymore. Hey, you got a beef ? Then go work it out face to face. This sniping behind people's backs is a sure way to cause trouble. Anyone that believes what someone says on facebook is a fool. They never get the other side of the story. When speaking face to face body language, facial expressions, intonation of voice, and more come into play to get the whole message across. Facebook is a cowards way and a troublemakers way of dealing with their own social insecurity and issues. Kids today think that picking up their own dirty clothes from their bedroom floor is a chore to be paid for. Good for this dad for taking the actions he did. As for his spoiled little daughter; GROW UP you immature, lazy little ingrate !

Brent
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She's an ungrateful wretch whom hasn't earned the right to enjoy the privilege of Facebook. She would lose ALL privileges until she learns rights with responsibilities.

tom
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brilliant just brilliant, respect

Karen
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Well, his methods were a little harsh, but in the same note I totally understand why he did it. Kids today think they are entitled to everything without having to do anything for those rewards that parents including myself lavish on their kids. When I was a child I would have jumped over backwards for a half of what my kids get; and I wouldn't have dared back talk my parents and complain about having to do chores to other people, friends included. Because it would have gotten back to my parents and there'd be heck to pay, like a whole lot more chores.The kids today need to be thankful for what they have and not grip about what they have to do.

J Stad
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Awesome... time to "hammer" home some respect to the youngens...

Rik
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Way to go Dad!.....Teens have to learn the what goes in cyberspace is there for all to see. I actually seen the post previous to this story and I have no idea who this kid is.

taz howes
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i love this guy he should be voted dad of the century

JB
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THIS WAS EPIC!!!! i support this mans response to his daughters note on facebook. Great job!

Harry
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I have another take on this, it is about facebook itself. Wasn't facebook suppose to bring people together? Hmm? But instead it gives license to the worse impluses of people; gossip, complaints, grumbles, threats and etc. It still up in the air just how helpfull social media can be other than invading our personal space with more intrusive Ads.

jamiechristina
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Good for you, Tom. If you make a scene in public you should be reprimanded in public. In a world with parents letting their children walk all over them, you stood up and taught her an important lesson. Hopefully she carries it with her.

Astonished
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Wow, this family needs serious psychological help! I used to watch married with children and this guy reminds me of a fictitious character on the show "Psycho Dad". I got a feeling while watching this Redneck on youtube that he was about to put a bullet in his daughters head. Absolutely chilling and a another example of what our society has become.

Liberationist
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He should be jailed for emotional abuse. The Constitution guarantees free speech - that includes criticising parents.

Dave T
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Your Right Id do the same thing depending on the rant the daughter went on !! Life is all about RESPECT !!!!

Geotrge Carter
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Well....hmmmm...I wouldn't have shot the hell out of the laptop.. That makes things look a little creepy and extreme. He could have made a more positive impact (since he is IT) by taking the computer apart and leaving the pieces around town whereby she would have to volunteer her services for the needy, underprivileged, etc.) in order to earn each piece back. She might have learned something then.

Jed Clampett
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Way to be a role model for your daughter, you redneck dolt!

How is smoking a cigarette, hoisting a gun and shooting at a laptop going to teach your daughter anything other than 'My daddy is a typical NRA idiot!'

S.West
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Bravo! Corporal discipline without touching his child. Children need to learn consequences of both their attitudes and actions. Unfortuneatly, the majority of parents today have forgotten that. This Dad has set a fine example in so many ways. Kudos!

Parenting 101
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LOL. I think both parties over-reacted. And, not sure it's appropriate to show a gun on Facebook. Hey, 15-year old kids are so self-centered that unless you want to be in a constant war of words with them, or have them permanently grounded, you need to pick your battles. It comes with the territory - their teen-aged brains don't operate the same as an adult's. So, trying to reason with them quite often doesn't work. From personal experience with my now 21-year old, eventually things do change for the better. And they recognize that their behaviour has been inappropriate. You just need to wait it out.

Jason Daniel Baker, Toronto
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I wonder if this guy's daughter suggested that he is a dumb cracker. Looks like Wifi has become an option at trailer parks.

Jennifer
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LMAO! i love this Dad!. my one quibble with his choice is that he could have donated the laptop to someone who needed it or a school. Oh, but let that be a lesson, if you are going to come at your parents then you better come correct. He is not playing, Dang!

Brian Fr Langley
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Perhaps a simpler solution to gunfire might be to reconsider outlawing corporal punishment.

Darren in Alberta
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AWESOME!!! I have a 16 year old son who works his butt off but there are so many lazy ass kids today.

roger
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To many kids today are smart mouthed i agree 100% with the father nobody got hurt it could have turned out a lot worse

mike
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Backward Hicks. Always make me smile.

PDMinVICTORIA
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BRAVO! More parents should stop this kind of behaviour. However, the problem is beyon just children and teens. Adults also don't know boundaries and people need to edit what they put online. We've seen live births, slander against employers, funerals, it just needs to become more respectful and people need to know that once posted it is there forever.

Ray
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He did what most of us parents would of liked to do or thought of doing at times. Harsh- depends on your age & viewpoint!

Steve
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Excellent

David, Mississauga
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While it certainly was disrespectful to post her complaints on Facebook, his actions are only going to set her resentment in stone. Does he realize that the posts won't stop? That laptop isn't the only computer that she can use.

Montreal Cynic
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Good for him!

J in Ottawa
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lol, well that will teach her. hte internet is in ink.

SAM
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Wow. This is REALLY sad. Dad has completely missed an opportunity to 'hear' his daughters frustrations in a calm and rational way. In my opinion, he's behaving more childishly than his daughter and needs someone to tell him so! This should never have turned into this! Sorry Dad, but she gets her cursing from YOU !

Michael West
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I can see her getting a friend or a group of friends to steal her father's guns and posting a video on Facebook of those guns being destroyed.

Chrissy
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BRAVO, ENCORE. GOOD FOR YOU FOR DEALING WITH YOUR CRYBABY DAUGHTER. I SUPPORT YOU.

civil
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If his daughter wasn't alienated before, she is now. Ever here the expression "you catch more flie with honey than s*&t."?

Chris in Kingston
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He paid for the laptop, he can do whatever he wants to it, including shooting it. When I wanted things of my own as a teenager, I got a job and bought them. That way, they were mine and my parents wouldn't take away something I had earned with my own money. I applaud this man. His daughter wanted to take their family business to the public on Facebook, so he took the conclusion to the public on Youtube.

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